Thomas Connolly

Thomas Connolly, Esq. is an accomplished attorney with significant experience in various legal domains, currently serving as Assistant General Counsel II for the University of Maine System since October 2016. In this role, Thomas provides expert legal analysis on issues such as free speech, intellectual property, and compliance, while also engaging in risk management and policy education. Prior experience includes working as a Real Estate Paralegal at Shapiro & Morley, LLC, where Thomas managed foreclosure-related legal documents and compliance assessments, along with various internships focusing on contracts, privacy law, and intellectual property. Thomas holds a Juris Doctor from the University of Maine School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Media Studies from Alfred University.